Dream Team
Some of life’s fondest memories are made while traveling and connecting. It elicits curiosity, feeds the soul, and sharpens our character. With strong backgrounds in luxury hospitality, traveling, property management, interior design, and a passion for hosting, we couldn’t be in a more suitable role for this venture.
Gerda Kauks
OWNER
Gerda's expertise in luxury hospitality was shaped by her work with Four Seasons, Pan Pacific, and Marriott Hotels & Resorts. As a luxury travel advisor and manager of high-end short-term rentals. With 20+ years of experience, she excels in crafting bespoke itineraries and curating immersive cultural experiences, offering clients extraordinary journeys to emerging destinations. Gerda thrives on cultural immersion, whether through intimate dinner parties or off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Deborah Vaughn
DESIGNER
Deborah has extensive knowledge of residential interior design and has designed interiors for some of Scottsdale’s most coveted homes. She also helped launch the Restoration Hardware flagship store in Scottsdale. With over 20 years of design experience, her true passion is helping clients envision newly built and remodeled residential spaces. Deborah transforms living spaces into functional, stylish, and timeless sanctuaries.
Megan Flynn
EDITOR
From publishing and editing a magazine about food and drink, to copywriting at Nike, to running a successful real estate business, my interest and passions run the gamut. The connective tissue is my ability to effectively and creatively convey meaning and storytelling through words. I love that each project is fresh and unique, and I can’t wait to help craft your story.
Stephanie Heymann
PHOTOGRAPHER
My goal is to bring out the best in everyone I photograph. To make you smile, a real smile. To make you laugh, a real laugh. To make new friends, to explore new techniques and to have fun while doing it. I love the sound of the click of the camera, the weight of the gear in my hand and the smiles my clients faces in every frame.